Custom Install Engineer, Strong Industry Experience, Design & Installation, Project Management Skills, Immediately Available, Permanent

I first worked with this candidate two years ago and introduced him to his current employer, where he has since enjoyed success and further developed as a technical Custom Installation professional. He is very passionate about CI, audio visual and home automation technologies and delivering the best solution for the needs of client.

This candidate has over 7 years’ experience as an engineer and project manager on custom install audio visual projects. He has a strong technical understanding of AV systems, particularly home automation, home cinema and multi-room AV. He is familiar with several popular control systems including Crestron and AMX. This candidate is also very strong on network technologies and infrastructure, including system design and installation. As well as his technical skills, he has excellent communication skills, selling to and account managing clients, as well as liaising with installation engineers and other relevant members of project teams.

His current employer is a high-end custom installation firm and his role as technical manager incorporates system design, installation, programming, commissioning and customer training; he also trains more junior members of the team on new technologies and products. Unfortunately the business unit he works for is set to close (a management decision not reflective of his performance) and he is now looking to further progress his career. This candidate is ambitious and is interested in an opportunity offering career advancement opportunities in the long term, with the chance to learn new technologies on the way. He is flexible on salary, as career progression opportunities and security are more important to him than short term financial gain; his current salary is £26K. Based in Stevenage and is used to commuting into London and travelling extensively in his current role.  His notice period is negotiable and short-term given his current employers impending closure.

I believe that this candidate will be an asset to any firm involved in residential AV projects or similar applications of technology.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Business Development Manager, Strong Custom Install Background, Excellent Sales Track Record, Permanent, 4 Weeks’ Notice

This candidate recently approached us, looking for the next step forward in his career. He has a genuine passion for AV and home automation technology as well as lots of ambition and professionalism.  

This candidate is an experienced sales professional currently working for a Hi-Fi and Custom Install specialist based in London. He began working for them part time during his university studies and then moved to full time employment with them following graduation. He has a deep interest in technology, particularly home automation, high-end hi-fi and home cinema. He also has an excellent sales track record, being the first member of staff in the company’s history to achieve £1million turnover in a year. His customers include high net worth individuals, interior designers and property developers. As well as sales, he gets involved in marketing, including online, radio and print, monitoring the effectiveness of campaigns and working with the MD to ensure campaigns achieve the company objectives.

Now actively looking for a new opportunity with a company that can offer career progression in the long term; he has no further to progress with his current employer. Based in London, available at 4 weeks’ notice and is currently earning a basic salary of £24K.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Home Automation Technology Business Manager/Director, Outstanding Track Record Delivering Growth, Strong Technical & Service Delivery Background, South UK Based, Immediately Available

This candidate has approached us here at AV Jobs very recently; he is an outstanding professional and I was personally impressed by the rapid career progression and major successes demonstrated on his CV.

This candidate’s career so far has been focused on technology for the home; after leaving school with good GCSEs he went straight into work with a retail business selling consumer electronics to the general public; he soon sent on to lead their Custom Install business achieving £200K+ sales per annum (in 1999 -2002!).

After his initial success in retail and then Custom Install, this candidate then joined a major Audio Visual technologies manufacturer. Again, his story here is one of unbroken success, starting in a business to business field sales role, he exceeded all targets given to him and achieving 100% growth for his area over his three years in the role.

He then progressed into the role of Category Manager, responsible for budget of £10Million, Profit & Loss and managing a field sales team, pre- & post sales teams and the stock budget and profile. Again, he delivered growth in line with the Board of Directors aspirations.

Following this he took on the role of Custom Installation Manger, with responsibility for P&L, the field sales team, pre- and post-sales teams, marketing budget and the product portfolio aimed at the UK Custom Install market. Further successes here saw him promoted twice, first to National Sales Manager, and then onto the Board of Directors as Channel Director.

After a very successful 10 years with the same employer, this candidate left following the company restructuring and contracting as they left or reduced their exposure to some sectors.

This candidate is now actively looking for his next challenge where he can make use of his skills in management (sales, personnel/team management, category/product management and service delivery), his commercial acumen (spotting opportunities in niche markets with new technologies), his own strong sales skills and his extensive knowledge of Home Automation and Custom Install technologies and their application. He has extensive knowledge of this market place and good contacts he can work with in the future.

Based in the South of England, this candidate is flexible on the location of his role; he is open to possibilities in either manufacturing, distribution or reseller environments. His previous OTC was c £100k, car and benefits. His main priority is to find a role that excites him and allows him to work to his full potential and prove his worth to a new employer.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Custom Install Sales Professional, Strong Business Development & Relationship Building Skills, Bristol Based, Immediately Available

This candidate contacted me recently following his relocation from the London area to Bristol, South West England. He is a very positive, professional person with excellent communication skills and a real passion for AV technologies aimed at the domestic market.

With a strong background in selling Custom Install solutions to architects, builders, developers and interior designers, this candidate is keen to find a new permanent opportunity. He wants to make use of his extensive knowledge of consumer electronics/custom install technologies in a business development/sales role. He has successfully built relationships with decision makers for his previous employer in the South East of England, with a good track record in winning new business and hitting sales targets. He is not afraid of cold calling over the telephone, or visiting potential client sites and introducing himself.

This candidate has sold and overseen the installation of a wide range of home automation and related technologies, form the initial wiring/infrastructure, through to completed home systems and home cinema, incorporating multi-room AV, high-end projectors, audio systems, HiFi, lighting and associated control systems, including iLight, Lutron, iMerge and Control4. His early career shows a solid progression from working in retail sales of consumer electronics and HiFi into the Custom Install industry.

Until recently he was working on an ad hoc basis for a custom installer assisting with installations. He is currently undertaking some part time training work, teaching retail staff how to sell higher-end consumer electronics. He is keen to get back into a full time sales focused role and is available immediately.

I can envision this candidate being an asset to a company with or without a base in the South West/Bristol area that wants to win more business in the Custom Install market there. This candidate is proven working independently and would thrive in a field based sales role, with the backing of a remote technical team.

Flexible on salary (he will consider roles form £20K+) as he knows that he must prove his worth to a new employer, this candidate would relish the opportunity to show this.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Senior Retail Channel & Online Channel Sales Professional, Excellent Industry Contacts, UK Based, Immediately Available

If your company is looking to bring an Audio Visual or related product to the UK retail & online markets then this candidate could ensure your success. He has an outstanding track record of building sales in the retail & online sales channels in the UK on a range of products, including AV mounting solutions, projectors, displays, digital cameras and other consumer electronics.

This candidate has previously won sizeable orders and repeat business from well-known retailers such as Tesco, B&Q,, Screwfix, Argos, Dixons, Toys R Us and Comet. He has also succeeded in winning online channel partners such as Dabs.com, Misco UK, Misco Europe, Ebuyer.com, Amazon UK, Scan International and Dixons online. As well as the big names, this candidate also has extensive experience and contacts with niche and independent hi-fi, home entertainment and custom install retailers.

Previous employers include respected AV and Consumer Electronics manufacturers, where this candidate has helped them to establish new sales channels, or substantially increase (triple digit growth) sales in existing markets.

Open to a wide range of possibilities, this candidate is immediately available and actively looking for a role where he can make use of his understanding of technology and the UK retail & online consumer markets to help a company increase their sales and profitability. He has a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts to bring with him.

Based in the South of England, this candidate is used to selling to clients UK wide and is happy to travel if required; he is very flexible and will relocate for the right opportunity. He is looking for a salary package similar to previous levels; a basic of £40-45K, with an OTE of £60-70K.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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